APR 2005

Cancer Care Group delighted with Inishowen Response

Donegal Action for Cancer Care is delighted with the manner in which the people of Inishowen have responded to their aims of establishing a network of campaign groups across the country, to demand improvements in treatment services for cancer patients, and better access to radiotherapy in particular.

Donegal Action for Cancer Care, was formally launched in Moville a fortnight ago, and is made up largely of cancer patients and their families.

Buncrana have formed a second branch following a public meeting last week, where over 400 people turned out, and Carndonagh/Malin have formed a third branch from that meeting. At a meeting in Letterkenny last week, which was addressed by the regional director of cancer services in the North West, Mr Kevin Moran, support was offered to those who want to set up a group in their own area. It is hoped that new branches will be set up in towns across the country.

A spokesperson for DACC said they were delighted and amazed with the turnout, "But what made a bigger impression on us, was the strength of feeling expressed from the floor of the meeting, the frustration, the anger and the determination behind repeated calls for action on cancer care services for Donegal patients."

A petition has been distributed round the county in support of the campaign and it is hoped as many people as possible will sign to lend their support to the cause. If you would like to record your thoughts on this issue you can fill in our suggestion form and it will be passed on to DACC. Click here for Suggestion Form

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